Evidence Question

Does Resistance training improve vo2 max?

Related to: Diabetic Neuropathy

Short answer

Resistance training appears to improve vo2 max.

Evidence at a glance

Evidence strength
Moderate Evidence
Supporting research
2 studys
Randomized trials
2 trials

Why do we say this?

Across 2 randomized trials, findings are consistent and showed an effect on vo2 max with Resistance training.

Context and limitations

  • Only a small number of supporting studies are available.

Explore the evidence

Supporting research

2 published studys